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In ground school, student pilots learn important skills such as how to access and interpret weather, calculate aircraft performance, and use a checklist. [Credit: Adobe Stock]

Practice Makes Proficient in Pilot Training

Consistent study and readiness are the keys to overcoming the pre-solo plateau.

FlightSimExpo attendees at an exhibit in 2024.

Gamification of Training: From Virtual Cockpit to Real-World Flying

Flight simulators like MSFS and X-Plane can be powerful and structured tools for aviation education.

Cessnas parked on a flight school ramp [Credit: Meg Godlewski]

Same Model, Different Plane: Navigating the Quirks of a Flight School Fleet

Tips for student pilots and CFIs on being prepared to fly every aircraft available.

A wide range of light aircraft and the pilots that fly them will be positively affected by the implementation of MOSAIC. [Credit: Sling Aircraft]

What the New MOSAIC Rule Means for Sport Pilots and Flight Schools

AC 61-146 notes performance-based aircraft limits, instructor qualification changes, and training boom potential.

A Navion waits out the weather. [Credit: Glenn Hirsch/AVweb]

Seasonal Starts: Timing Your Flight Training for Success

Starting your pilot certificate at the wrong point in the year can lead to frustration and weather limitations.

By the time you become a CFI, the gear bag is filled with instructional tools, and the headset has a bag of its own. [Credit: Meg Godlewski]

First Flight Bag: What Fledgling Pilots Need to Succeed

There’s a lot of essential gear that needs to be packed to ensure a safe and successful journey.

Pilot Training With a Passenger: What You Need to Know

Bringing a back-seat observer along on a dual instructional lesson can enhance the experience.

As the government shutdown continues, student pilots ask questions and think about still getting their certificates. [Shutterstock]

Government Shutdown and Aviation: What Pilots Need to Know

Will it affect training check rides, air traffic control, and certifications?

When you acquire pilot certificates and ratings rapidly, you may be ready for the next check ride while flying on a temporary certificate. But is that legal? [Credit: iStock]

Pilots Must Get Back in Air After Scare

When an instructional flight goes sideways, there are lessons to be learned about managing the aftermath and the psychology of returning to the cockpit.

An instructor and a student preflight a Cessna 152 before a lesson. [Credit: Richard Steiger]

What to Expect Your First Five Hours as a Student Pilot

Here are some tips for managing expectations when you begin flight training.